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30 under 30: Pranav Prakash

  • May 21, 2026
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

As part of our 30 Under 30 initiative, we’re celebrating the next generation of leaders shaping the future of the maritime industry. Next up is Pranav Prakash, Third Engineer, and a standout emerging talent representing the next wave of technically skilled and forward-thinking seafarers. Pranav plays a critical role at the heart of vessel operations….

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30 under 30: Alexandra Lyons

  • May 21, 2026
  • Reading Time: 2 mins

As part of our 30 Under 30 initiative, we’re celebrating the next generation of leaders shaping the future of the maritime industry. Next up is Alexandra Lyons, a US-qualified attorney at Jaffa & Co, and a standout emerging talent within maritime and aviation law. Alexandra is already distinguishing herself in a highly specialised and competitive…

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Seafarer Wellbeing: From Strategy to Everyday Reality – Mental Health, Fatigue & Small Changes That Matter

  • May 20, 2026
  • Reading Time: 4 mins

These two sessions sat really naturally together, both circling the same core idea: seafarer wellbeing isn’t a side topic anymore, it’s central to safety, performance, and retention. Dr Pennie Blackburn took a step back to look at the system as a whole, while Emma MacCarthy zoomed right into daily life onboard. Different angles, but a…

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The Neurodivergent Advantage: Unlocking Talent Maritime Can’t Afford to Miss

  • May 20, 2026
  • Reading Time: 3 mins

One of the standout sessions at the Maritime People & Culture Conference 2026 came from Daniel Smith, who delivered a powerful conversation around neurodiversity, inclusion and the opportunities the maritime industry could be missing by failing to adapt. The session challenged a lot of traditional thinking. Rather than framing neurodivergence as a weakness or obstacle,…

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Shining a Spotlight on the Next Generation of Maritime Talent

  • May 20, 2026
  • Reading Time: 4 mins

One of the most refreshing sessions at the Maritime People & Culture Conference 2026 came from Spinnaker’s 30 Under 30 panel, chaired by James Wilkes, Managing Director at Gray Page. Bringing together the top 5 finalists from across the industry, the discussion offered an honest look into how younger professionals are finding their way into…

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Developing the maritime workforce beyond compliance training

  • May 19, 2026
  • Reading Time: 7 mins

At the Spinnaker Maritime People & Culture Conference this May, recruitment, retention and leadership readiness was high on the agenda. But across the industry, the conversation is already moving forward. Many operators are no longer asking whether crews meet compliance requirements. They are asking whether crews are ready for the ships and systems now entering…

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International Day for Women in Maritime 2026

  • May 18, 2026
  • Reading Time: 3 mins

18th of May 2026 marks the International Day for Women in Maritime. As the International Maritime Organisation is hosting an event under the theme ‘From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence’, we at Spinnaker would like to take this opportunity to join the conversation, sharing our insight into the industry. Much has…

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How AI is Reshaping Maritime HR: Legal Risks, Real Impacts and How Employers Should Respond

  • May 15, 2026
  • Reading Time: 4 mins

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by maritime employers to support recruitment, workforce management and people decision‑making. While AI can bring efficiency and consistency, it also presents significant legal and employee‑relations risks. These risks are already being tested in courts and tribunals globally. Bias and discrimination: still the biggest risk AI can bring speed and…

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